4 h. ago Scared bear: Attack leaves Pemberton woman bloodied but alive

Conservation officers are reminding the public to take precautions when in rural areas to mitigate the risk of scaring wildlife into an attack.

Events

7 h. ago Report finds judges’ $414,900 salary ‘inadequate’ to attract top talent, recommends $28,000 raise

The report was sent to Justice Minister Sean Fraser, who has four months to decide how he will respond to the recommendations

Economics

8 h. ago Ontario man arrested after allegedly assaulting intruder who broke into his home

A 44-year-old Ontario man is facing two criminal charges after allegedly assaulting an intruder who had forced their way inside his apartment early Monday morning. According to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, officers responded to a report of an altercation between two men at a unit on Kent Street in Lindsay, Ont., at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. Police say the resident had woken up to find another person unexpectedly inside his home. An altercation then followed, during which the intruder sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The criminal was transported to Ross Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to a Toronto hospital. The resident has since been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, although he was released with a future court date. The 41-year-old man who entered the apartment was already wanted by police at the time of the incident for unrelated offenses.Following the altercation, he was charged...

Events

8 h. ago ‘The Road Between Us’ to get single public screening at TIFF on Sept. 10

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, which was uninvited and then invited back to TIFF earlier this month, will get only one public screening — on Sept. 10, at 2 p.m., at Roy Thomson Hall. The single public screening — the world premiere of the film that looks at Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 terror […]

Transport

8 h. ago Canada’s ‘exceptional’ drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts

Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer’s bone-dry conditions tormented farmers, strained municipal water supply and fuelled one of the worst wildfire seasons on record. Seventy-one per cent of the country was either abnormally dry or under drought conditions as of the end of July, according to […]

Society

9 h. ago Calgary Wild FC Captain Meggie Dougherty Howard extends stay

Calgary Wild FC captain, Meggie Dougherty Howard, is now ready to call the Stampede City home. The standout American midfielder, who brings a wealth of leadership experience that she acquired while playing eight years in the national women’s soccer league (NWSL), has signed an extension with the Calgary Wild FC through the 2028 season. “I […]

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9 h. ago More than 60 people rescued by helicopter from B.C. park due to flooding

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue crews were called to Bugaboo Provincial Park on Aug. 17 after creeks started to rise and pose a safety risk to hikers and climbers.

Events

10 h. ago Summer's not over yet! Metro Vancouver in for another dose of hot weather

Temperatures are expected to hit 30 C or higher inland this weekend and in the mid 20s closer to the water.

Other

11 h. ago Paying Respondents, IRS Records and Other Pitches to Improve US Labor Data

Poor response rates used to compile vital US economic surveys have some pitching an unconventional solution: paying respondents to answer questions.

Sport

13 h. ago American Express is hiking the fees for some Amex cards in Canada

Certain American Express (Amex) credit card holders in Canada will soon see an increase in their monthly fee.The company shared an important notice on its site, advising Amex Cobalt Card holders in Canada that their monthly fee is about to go up.Effective Nov. 5, 2025, the monthly fee for non-Quebec residents will increase to $15.99 per month (which equals $191.88 annually), and the annual fee for Quebec residents will increase to $191.88 per year.The current monthly fee for the Amex Cobalt Card in Canada is $12.99 a month ($155.88 annually) and $150 a year for Quebec residents. That means non-Quebec residents will pay $36 more annually, and Quebec residents will pay $41.88 more per year starting in November.American Express did not specify why it is increasing the fee, but we have reached out and will update the story when the company responds.Amex Cobalt is popular among credit card holders, boasting robust rewards on dining, groceries, and streaming. Users can earn...

Transport

14 h. ago What happens if you drink from a plastic water bottle left in a hot car

Under certain circumstances, these bottles can release plastic particles, along with chemicals and metals, into the water, research shows.

Transport

15 h. ago Safe Pro Group Announces $8.0 Million Private Placement Including Strategic Investment from Drone Industry Leaders Ondas Holdings and Unusual Machines to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Growth

Investment Broadens Opportunities in FY26 $30 Billion U.S. Defense Drone and AI Markets AVENTURA, Fla., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered defense and security solutions, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for a […]

Economics

26 h. ago Man saves wife’s wedding rings from ‘slimy’ B.C. dump that ‘stunk’ — with a little help

A B.C. man is sharing the incredible story of how he fished his wife's wedding rings from the dump, a seemingly impossible task.

Other

29 h. ago Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A dozen recently shuttered newspapers across Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again, after buyers stepped up within days to prevent the rural communities from becoming “news deserts” where little or no local media remains. The swift rescues stand out in an industry where roughly two and a […]

Events

30 h. ago Elizabeth May says she won’t lead Green Party into next federal election

In an email to members, May says she intends to stay on as an MP and as party leader until a new leader, or co-leaders, are elected.

Politics

30 h. ago WARMINGTON: As Toronto mourns murdered child, it’s clear justice elusive in many killings

There's only pain and the lasting looks on their faces which remind of the life that was stolen from them by people who rarely pay any price

Events

30 h. ago May says she won’t lead Green party in next federal election

OTTAWA — Green Leader Elizabeth May says she won’t lead the party into the next election. In an email to members, May says she intends to stay on as an MP and as party leader until a new leader is elected. May says she wants to grow the party’s parliamentary caucus before stepping down, while […]

Politics

31 h. ago Israel reviewing Gaza ceasefire proposal after Hamas response

An offer for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza is being considered by Israeli officials, after Hamas responded, and could see fighting pause for 60-days and some hostages released.

Events

34 h. ago ‘A basic human right’: Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency over water quality

Leaders of a First Nation in northern Manitoba say they're declaring a state of emergency over poor water quality.

Other

34 h. ago Spain battles one of its most destructive fire seasons even as its heat wave eases

MADRID — Spain tackled several major wildfires on Tuesday in one of the country’s most destructive fire seasons in recent decades, despite temperatures dropping across the Iberian Peninsula. Thousands of firefighters aided by soldiers and water-bombing aircraft fought fires tearing through parched woodland that were especially severe in northwestern Spain, where the country’s weather agency […]

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